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Season: 3

Episode: 117

Episode Title: How To Save Money On Groceries; Next Week Money Saving Grocery Apps

Episode Summary:

The price of Food is one of the things that is just out of hand. Contractor John will go over some money saving tips on how to save money when buying groceries. Also, the regular segments, prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 1. Pay with a grocery rewards card
You can use a generic type cash back card like the Citi Double Cash Card and get 2% cash back.

Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express (6% cash back on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%) Terms apply.

• American Express Gold Card (4X Membership Rewards up to $25,000 per calendar year
• Best for online grocery shopping:(5% cash back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market)
• PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card(3X points on supermarket purchases)

 2. Sign up for the loyalty program
 3. A time honored tradition, coupon clipping
 4. Join a wholesale club
5. Grocery Rules:
Always go alone to the grocery store alone
Always go on a full stomach

6. Always make a list and stick to it
7. Plan your meals for the entire week ahead of time.

8. Buy items on sale
9. Check for heavily discounted meat products. 

10. Cut out expensive ingredients from recipes.

11. Avoid pre-packaged items.
12. Use your leftovers.
13. Buy your favorite items in a larger size. 

14. Roasted chicken is one of the very few meals that often costs more to make at home.

15. Bring your own bag

16. Be sure to read your receipt.

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